Donegal has received a significant allocation of over €200,000 in funding for heritage projects across the county.
Under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme eight projects will receive over €130,000 and eight thatched buildings under the Historic Thatched Buildings stream will receive almost €80,000.
Donegal Projects Funded in 2026
Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS)
| Local Authority | Total Number of Projects | Amount Allocated | |
| Donegal County Council | Type of Works | Total: €133,298.00 | |
| Clonleigh Parish Church, Lifford | Windows, Doors and Associated Elements | €20,000 | |
| Fort Stewart, Ramelton | Windows, Doors and Associated Elements and Roof | €16,000 | |
| Thatched Cottage, Cardonagh | External Walls | €10,000 | |
| Pettigo Mill, Pettigo | External Walls and Roof | €23,000 | |
| St Baithins Church, St Johnston | Roof | €20,000 | |
| Tin Shop, Clar, Donegal Town | Interior | €10,000 | |
| Town Clock, Ballyshannon | Windows, Doors and Associated elements | €15,298 | |
| Townhouse, The Diamond, Raphoe | Windows, Doors and Associated elements | €19,000 | |
Historic Thatched Buildings (HTB) – Roof Works
| County Council | HTB: €79,368.93 | ||
| Muineagh, Linsfort, Buncrana | Roofs | €10,000 | |
| Stan Alone House, Glencrow, Moville | Roofs | €8,000 | |
| The Thatch, Birdstown, Ballindrait | Roofs | €12,000 | |
| Jofie’s Cottage, Ballyhillion, Malin Head | Roofs | €8,000 | |
| Monargan, Ardara | Roofs | €11,368 | |
| Tullyarb, Carrickafoden, Carndonagh | Roofs | €10,000 | |
| Cronkeerin, Ardara | Roofs | €10,000 | |
| Skippers Cottage, Upper Road, Stroove | Roofs | €10,000 | |
Deputy, Pat the Cope Gallagher has welcomed the announcement, hailing it as a “positive day for Donegal’s built heritage”.
“These grants will support essential conservation works, protect historic structures, and sustain traditional craft skills that are central to our county’s identity.”
“These investments will help preserve churches, mills, town landmarks and traditional thatched homes — buildings that tell the story of Donegal’s past and continue to serve our communities today,” he added.
“These works will protect some of Donegal’s most cherished buildings and ensure they remain part of our living heritage. I commend the owners, local authorities and skilled craftspeople who make these projects possible, and I welcome the Department’s continued commitment to safeguarding Donegal’s historic structure,” Deputy Gallagher concluded.
